New Reference Books – April 2009

New additions to our reference collection this month includes a research and information guide to the violin, a guide to variants in Wagner’s Ring cycle, and additional libretti translations published by Leyerle.

Katz, Mark. The Violin: A Research and Information Guide. New York: Routledge, 2006.  Ref. ML 128.V81 K159v

As the author notes in the preface, it has been over 100 years since a major bibliography dedicated to the violin has been published.  This book addresses this lacuna by providing an up-to-date annotated bibliography centered on the violin.  It is divided into several chapters: Reference & General Studies; The Violin: Acoustics and Construction; Violin Playing and Performance Practice; Violin Music; and Violinists, Violinist-Composers, and Violin Teachers.  Entries are arranged chronologically within each sub-topic.  The book includes author, name, and subtject indexes.

Webb, Susan S. Variants in Wagner’s Vocal Lines: The “Ring” Operas.  Geneseo, NY: Leyerle Publications, 2000.  Ref. ML 410.W125 W384v

In this book, Susan S. Webb documents each variant in the vocal lines from Wagner’s Ring operas.   For each variant, Webb describes how the variant is treated in various key sources (including the compositional sketches, librettos, and the first printed full scores and piano-vocal scores].   She also provides a commentary that summarizes the key discussion/background for the variant.  The book includes indexes by role and by first line of text. Webb provides an extensive amount of information to aid the performer, researcher, conductor etc. in his/her study and performance of this work.

Castel, Nico. Gluck & Monteverdi Opera Libretti. Geneseo, NY: Leyerle Publications, 2008. Ref. ML 48. G52

Castel, Nico. Handel Opera Libretti. Vol. 2. Geneseo, NY: Leyerle Publications, 2007. Ref. ML 49.H118 C2755h v. 2

Attention all singers, the library has two more volumes of Nico Castel’s translations and phonetic readings of opera libretti.  The latest volumes feature the operas of Monteverdi and Gluck and the second volume of Handel’s oeuvre in this genre.  As usual, the books contain Castel’s notes specific to the diction of the language, plot summaries, and, of course, the libretti alongside the English translation and phonetic transcription using the International Phonetic Alphabet.  Our entire collection of Castel’s opera translations can be found in our reference collection under ML 48-49.

1 comment April 22, 2009

Donald Erb Discography

On Sunday, March 29th at 7 pm, the CIM Composition Department is presenting A Tribute to Donald Erb. The concert features performances of the music of this distinguished composer by the CIM New Music Ensemble (Keith Fitch, director), Yolanda Kondanassis, Josph Connors, Alexander Pride and the CIM Orchestra with special guest conductor, Leonard Slatkin.

In recognition of this event, the Robinson Music Library has compiled a discography of  Donald Erb’s music held by the Robinson and Kulas Music Libraries.    We hope this encourages further exploration and appreciation of Donald Erb’s music.

Discography

Call Numbers for recordings at the Kulas Music Library are prefaced by “Kulas.” For recordings held by both libraries, only the CIM call number is listed. The call number provides a link to a complete description of the recording.
Call Number Title Contents
 Label Year
Kulas CD3291 The art of trumpet and percussion Diversion for two aca 1997
CDc 10,165 Aubade Aubade Azica 2004
Kulas DESTO7128 Bertram Turetzky, contrabass Basspiece, for double bass and tape Desto [1975]
CDc 2000 Clarinet concerto ; Violin concerto ; Trombone concerto Title describes contents
 Koss Classics 1995
CDc 1158 & CDc 3132 Chamber music The watchman’s fantasy  — Aura II  — Five red hot duets for two contrabassoons  — String quartet no. 2 Albany Records 1993
LPc CL 040 Cleveland Composers Guild Sonneries Crystal 1976
Kulas OPO 1 Diversion for two Diversion for two –  Phantasma — String trio for violin, violoncello, and electric guitar Opus One 1966
CDc 1957 Drawing down the moon And then toward the end (1971) for trombone and tape  — Cenotaph (1979) for symphonic band  — Woody (1988) for clarinet  — Symphony for winds (1989) for college wind ensemble  — Drawing down the moon (1991) for piccolo and percussion New World Records 1994
Kulas Room CA1 The infernal machine (et. al] Prismatic variations Elektra/Asylum/Nonesuch 1986
CDc 375 The London Philharmonic celebrates American composers Concerto for contrabassoon and orchestra / Donald Erb Leonarda 1990
Kulas ARS NOVA 1008 Metamorphosis Kyrie — Summermusic — Trio for two Ars Nova/Ars Antiqua [1970]
CDc 1099 Music of Cleveland composers Nebbiolina Truemedia Records 1992
CDc 564 Music of Donald Erb The devil’s quickstep (1983) — The rainbow snake(1984) — Sonata for clarinet and percussion (1980) — Quintet (1976)  — The last quintet : (1982) — Sonata for harpsichord and string quartet (1962) CRI [1991]
LPc BA 623 Naumburg Award Winners Three pieces for brass quintet and piano Composers Recordings 1975
LPc DO 080 New music for contrabass Trio for two Finnader 1977
Kulas NONE71223 Reconnaissance ; In no strange land Title describes contents Nonesuch Records [1969]
CDc 5647 Solstice ; Evensong ; Concerto for orchestra Title describes contents Koch International Classics 1998
Kulas LPc CL 044 Sonata for harpsichord and string quartet [et. al.] Sonata for harpsichord and string quartet Composers Recordings [1964?]
Kulas CRI183 Sonata for harpsichord and string quartet (1962) [et al. Title describes contents Composers Recordings [1964?]
Kulas LOU 772 Spatial fanfare : for brass and percussion ; Concerto for trombone and orchestra ; Christmasmusic ; Autumnmusic Title describes contents Louisville Orchestra First Edition Records 1970
CDc 7969 Suddenly it’s evening String quartet no. 3 (1995) — Suddenly it’s evening [1997] — Three poems : for violin and piano (1987)  — Three pieces for double bass alone (1999) CRI 2000
CDc 3422 Sunlit peaks and dark valleys Remembrances — Sonata for solo violin  — Sunlit peaks and dark valleys — Sonata for solo harp  — Changes New World Records 1997
Kulas TURN 34433 Symphony of overtures Symphony of overtures — Seventh trumpet — Concertos, percussion, orchestra Turnabout 197?
CDc 996 Works by Donald Erb Concerto for brass and orchestra — Concerto for violoncello and orchestra — Ritual observances New World Records 1992

Add comment March 24, 2009

Audition advice

polyphonicPreparing for auditions?  Take a look at excerpts from Adam Crane’s Audition Mastery Guide posted on Polyphonic.org.

Polyphonic.org: the Orchestra Musicians Forum is produced by the Eastman School of Music. This forum is designed for the aspiring and practicing orchestra musican.  Read articles about the daily life of orchestral musicians, the business of orchestras and broader topics such as economics and the arts. Polyphonic.org also features interviews with key orchestral musicians as well as discussions on topics from experts in the field.

Add comment February 11, 2009

New Books

Recent additions to our collection discuss music & psychology, Wagner & Venice, music research skills, and a variety of other topics.   Click on the image below for a full description of the book & its library catalog number.

Artists in Exile by Joseph Horowitz

Artists in Exile by Joseph Horowitz

Debussy's Late Style by Marianne Wheeldon

Debussy's Late Style by Marianne Wheeldon

Harmonious Triads by Myles Jackson

Harmonious Triads by Myles Jackson

Wagner and Venice by John W. Barker

Wagner and Venice by John W. Barker

Variations on the Canon

Variations on the Canon

A Theory of Musical Narrative by Byron Almén

A Theory of Musical Narrative by Byron Almén

Psychology for Musicians by A. Lehmann, J. Sloboda and R. Woody

Psychology for Musicians by A. Lehmann, J. Sloboda and R. Woody

Music Library and Research Skilss

Music Library and Research Skills by Jane Gottlieb

Mendelssohn in Performance ed. by Siegwart Reichwald

Mendelssohn in Performance ed. by Siegwart Reichwald

Add comment February 6, 2009

Introducing Clavier Companion

ClavierCompanion

Two journals dedicated to piano pedagogy, Clavier and Keyboard Companion, have merged in 2009 to form Clavier Companion. Published by the Frances Clark Center for Keyboard Pedagogy, Clavier Companion will be published bi-monthy.  Please note that Piano Explorer, a supplement to what was former Clavier, is now available as a separate subscription through the Instrumentalist Company.

The current issue, January/February 2009, includes

  • Interviews with pianists Leon Fleisher and Lang Lang
  • Pedagogical articles on…
    • Music Reading: How do you teach fluent reading on ledger lines between the staves? (Craig Sale, Amy Glennon et. al.)
    • How do you teach polyrhythms? (Bruce Berr, Pete Jutras, Sonnet Johnson)
    • Starting a Sutdio: What Where and How? (Rebecca Johnson, Monica Allen, Jessica Mellot)
  • Reviews of new books, music & recordings
  • Keyboard Kid’s Companion – learning activities for the student
  • Question & Answers by Louise L. Goss

The January/February 2009 issue is available in the Robinson Music Library’s Reading Room.

Add comment February 5, 2009

Recent scores added – Percussion solo & ensemble music

Another highly used collection at the Robinson Music Library is comprised of percussion music.  Here is a list of recent additions to this section.

Book

  • Epstein, Frank. Cymbalisms: A Complete Guide for the Orchestral Cymbal Player. Includes accompanying CD. MT725.C992 Ep85cy & CDc 11349

Scores & parts

Add comment February 3, 2009

Recent Scores Added – music for guitar ensembles

While the guitar department might not be CIM’s largest department, it has traditionally very active library users.   The following is a partial list of requested materials that have recently been added to our collection.  All are located in the library’s circulation collection.  Call numbers are highlighted in green.

Guitar Ensemble
Trios

Quartets

Add comment January 29, 2009

Introducing Smithsonian Global Sound

Listen to field recordings of American Indian Dance Songs.  Explore the folk music of Ireland.  Discover the sounds of the pre-Columbian instruments of Mexico.  Smithsonian Global Sound is a virtual audio library of the world’s music. It includes the published recordings owned by the non-profit Smithsonian Folkways Recordings label and the archival audio collections of the legendary Folkways Records, Cook, Dyer-Bennet, Fast Folk, Monitor, Paredon and other labels. It also includes music recorded around the African continent by Dr. Hugh Tracey for the International Library of African Music (ILAM) at Rhodes University as well as material collected by recordists on the South Asian subcontinent from the Archive Research Centre for Ethnomusicology (ARCE), sponsored by the American Institute for Indian Studies.

The link to Smithsonian Global Sound may be found on Case’s Research Databases page under Arts & Humanities – Music.

Add comment January 28, 2009

Just published

An interview with Julie Ann Smith, CIM alumnae and San Diego Orchestra harpist, has been published in the current issue (Jan/Feb 2009) issue of HarpColumn.  Find it in the Robinson Music Library’s Reading Room.

Add comment January 17, 2009

Recent additions – Part 1

New additions to our Media Collection include…

CDc 1019 Terry Riley. Cusp of Magic
CDc 9292 Schubert. Death and the Maiden.  Takács Quartet
CDc 9246 Brahms.  Piano Quintet in F minor,  op. 34 & String Quartet in A minor, op. 51, no. 2. Stephen Hough, piano; Takács Quartet
CDc 9473 Paganini. 24 Caprices.  Soovin Kim, violin
CDc 9514 Opera fantasies for violin. Livia Sohn, violin; Benjamin Loeb, piano; Geoff Nuttall, violin, viola
CDc 9792 Beethoven. Trios, op. 1. Peabody Trio (Violaine Melançon, violin; Natasha Brofsky, cello; Seth Knopp, piano)
CDc 9941 Composers in the Loft.  Music by Ricardo Lorenz, Carter Pann, Pierre Jalbert, Stacy Garrop and Vivian Fung
CDc 10,200 Bach, J. S..  Gamba sonatas and capricci. Jaap ter Linden, viola da gamba; Richard Egarr, harpsichord
CDc 10,301 From the Back Row.  Pittsburgh Symphony Press
CDc 10,406 László Lajtha. String Quartets, no. 1. Auer String Quartet
CDc 10,455 Beethoven.  Middle String Quartets. Orion String Quartet (Daniel Phillips, violin; Todd Phillips, violin; Steven Tenenbom, viol ; Timothy Eddy, cello)
CDc 10,465 Takemitsu.  Between Tides and other chamber works
CDc 10,481 Donald Betts. Painted Shadows of Childhood.
CDc 10,728 William Busch.  Cello concerto and piano concerto. (Raphael Wallfisch, violoncello; Piers Lane, piano; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)
CDc 10,844 Rebecca Clarke.  String chamber music.
CDc 11, 024 Bartok. Mikrokosmos ; Contrasts for violin, clarinet & piano ; Music for strings, percussion & celesta.
CDc 11,053 Shulamit Ran. Legends ; Violin concerto (Ittai Shapira, violin,).
CDc 11,088 Heinz Holliger
CDc 11,299 Leo Brouwer. Concierto elegiaco ; Danzas concertantes ; Quintet for guitar & string quartet
CDc 12,259 Piano quintet, op. 44 by Schumann & Die Forelle and The Trout by Schubert
CDc 12,266 Alex Klein. Poetic inspirations: works for oboe, viola & piano
CDc 12,275 Conlon Nancarrow. Quartets and studies
CDc 12,718 Gary Schocker.  Healing Music
CDc 12,737 Philip Glass.  The Light ; Heroes Symphony
CDc 12,740 Sonic rebellion: alternative classical collection
CDc 12,741 Takemitsu. Songs (Dominique Visse, countertenor; François Couturier, piano)
CDc 12,743 The Red Violin (Maria Bachmann, violinist]

Add comment January 12, 2009

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